SUD Housing Navigator
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we need to decide which sections have content.
We have:
- About the role: description of Housing Navigator function. Could be under "About the role". We'll include that paragraph.
- Responsibilities: list of duties (many bullet points). We'll put under Responsibilities
with - each.
- Requirements / Qualifications: The posting includes Education/Training, Special Conditions, Working Conditions, etc. Could be "Qualifications" or "Requirements". We'll combine Education/Training, Special Conditions, Working Conditions maybe under "Qualifications". Or separate "Requirements" and "Qualifications". But we should avoid thin sections. Let's put "Qualifications" covering Education/Training, Special Conditions, Working Conditions.
- Skills: list of skills.
- Benefits: list of benefits.
- Pay: Pay Range $25.00 - $27.00 / Hour.
- Schedule: Not explicitly given; maybe "Position Type In-Person, Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly". Could be schedule? Not explicit hours. We might omit Schedule if not stated. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. Pay is stated. Schedule not explicitly stated; we have Position Type In-Person, Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly. That implies full-time but not schedule details. Safer to omit Schedule.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So no
Housing Navigator
. Also drop Job ID etc.
We need to preserve all substantive information. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. Not present.
We need to output only HTML fragment.
Let's extract content.
About the role: "The basic function of the Housing Navigator is to provide housing-focused supportive services for Persons Experiencing Homeless (PEH) with the goal of helping them identify, apply for, secure, and move into permanent housing. The Housing Navigator will work with participants while they are enrolled in RBH or RH to ensure they have a safe and stable housing plan ready for when they are discharged from these settings."
Also earlier paragraph about organization mission etc. That could be part of About the role or maybe separate "About the organization". But instruction only lists example headings; we can use others? It says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It implies we should use those headings when appropriate. Could also include "About the organization" but not in list. Safer to put mission description under "About the role" as well, maybe combine.
Thus About the role paragraph includes both mission and function.
Let's craft:
About the role
CRI-Help is a substance use disorder treatment center with several locations across Los Angeles County, operating since 1971 and noted for integrity and ethical client care. Its mission is to improve community welfare by providing first‑class substance use disorder treatment to adults and families seeking freedom from addiction. As a nonprofit, CRI‑Help qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and offers a robust benefits package for full‑time employees, including 100% employer‑paid $0 deductible Platinum medical insurance, 40% dependent coverage, 401(k) with 4% match, 12 paid holidays, paid sick days, vacation, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, dental and vision insurance.
The basic function of the Housing Navigator is to provide housing‑focused supportive services for Persons Experiencing Homeless (PEH) with the goal of helping them identify, apply for, secure, and move into permanent housing. The Housing Navigator will work with participants while they are enrolled in RBH or RH to ensure they have a safe and stable housing plan ready for when they are discharged from these settings.
But we need to preserve all substantive information; we must not invent or summarize away detail. The above includes some summarization (like "robust benefits package") but we can keep details as list later. However we can include the mission description as is.
Better to keep the mission paragraph verbatim: "CRI-Help is a substance use disorder treatment center with several locations across Los Angeles County. We've been around since 1971 and are noted as an organization practicing integrity in our commitment to ethical and meaningful client care. Our mission is to improve the welfare of the community by providing first-class substance use disorder treatment to adults and families seeking freedom from the bondage of addiction, and we live out that mission everyday with our staff and clients. As a nonprofit organization, CRI-Help is a qualifying employer affording our full-time employees the opportunity to begin, or continue, the process of seeking PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness). In addition, our benefits package for full-time employees is quite robust- especially the option for 100% employer-paid $0 deductible Platinum plan Medical insurance, including an additional 40% paid coverage for dependents, which accompanies our 401k with 4% match option nicely. Please see the full list of benefits below, especially the 12 paid holidays per year (we are a 24/7 facility, so not all employees will be able to take all 12 paid holidays off- but will still get paid for the holiday in addition to their hours worked). CRI-Help is an amazing organization to be a part of and I strongly encourage you to consider joining the team! We opened a new facility in Lincoln Heights in January 2025 and are still hiring for all roles- keep referring back to https://crihelp.bamboohr.com/careers/ for current openings at all sites."
That's a lot; we can keep it but maybe too verbose. However instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we should keep that paragraph as is (maybe trimmed of promotional fluff? but it's substantive). We'll include it.
Then Responsibilities: list each bullet.
Let's extract responsibilities lines:
- Under the supervision of the Housing Navigation Supervisor, conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, and provide intensive case management services.
- Under the supervision of the Housing Navigation Supervisor, develop individualized IHSSP (Individualized Housing and Supportive Services) plans with measurable goals and objectives, and assist participants in achieving their desired outcomes.
- Coordinate, prepare and maintain required charting and documentation in a timely and thorough manner, within program guidelines.
- Develop relationships with representatives in other agencies to support individuals in attaining services such as housing, mental health care, medical treatment, financial assistance, legal advocacy, and other community resources.
- Assist with preparation housing applications and other required documentation.
- Network and collaborate with housing providers, landlords and property managers to develop housing stock for program, which includes temporary and permanent housing alternatives.
- Perform home visits within scheduled time frame, assess for needs on a continuous basis, and refer clients to services within their community.
- Provide support, and link clients to, Electronic Homeless Programs, including CES and HMIS. Maintain an active account with the HMIS.
- Under the supervision of the Housing Navigation Supervisor, provide clinical intervention services, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution, and continually monitor at-risk / high-risk situations that require clinical interventions.
- Conduct advocacy services and ensure clients receive all entitled benefits.
- Participate in daily debrief sessions, weekly supervision, clinical supervision, department and agency-wide meetings, and training and development opportunities, as determined appropriate by the supervisor.
- Submit weekly / monthly reports, such as mileage, weekly schedules, quarterly training reports, corrected audit findings, and status of unhoused individuals.
- Implement and consistently practice harm reduction, trauma informed care, housing first and integrated care interventions.
- Work in a multi-disciplinary team environment, utilizing professional, open and respectful communication.
- Maintain a solution focused, strengths-based and client-centered approach with managers, co-workers and clients.
- Ensure performance management standards are met through ongoing supervision, addressing barriers as they arise.
- Maintain client records according to HIPAA, and adhere to all client confidentiality requirements and standards.
- Comply, and maintain familiarity, with agency and program policies and procedures and other applicable regulations.
- Other duties as assigned by the Housing Navigation Supervisor.
We'll put each as - .
Skills list:
- Familiar with the principles of Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, Housing First and Integrated Care.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, office personnel, other employees and the general public.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high energy environment.
- Ability to define problems and use critical thinking skills to identify solutions.
- Ability to work independently and with others – including other employees, clients and members of the public -- in face-to-face and telephonic contexts.
- Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and manage time, meet deadlines and perform duties under time constraints.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work demands.
- Maintain high level of concentration and attention to detail for extended periods of time.
- Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or concerns.
- Maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards in accordance with agency policies.
- Computer literate (basic working knowledge of Microsoft WORD, Excel, and Outlook) and data / electronic records.
Education/Training:
- High School Diploma / GED
- 2 or more years of experience working in housing, and with culturally diverse populations, including co-occurring and homeless.
- 1 or more years of experience providing Housing Navigation or Case Management
Special Conditions:
- Must have a valid California driver's license, properly registered vehicle and insurance.
- Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.
Working Conditions:
- Occasional ascending and descending stairs.
- Frequent sitting for prolonged periods.
- Occasional crouching below the waist and / or above the shoulders.
- Frequent lifting, and / or pushing / pulling up to 10 pounds.
- Occasional lifting, and / or pushing / pulling up to 25 pounds.
- Frequent operation of motor vehicles.
- Frequent work may be performed at various locations across Los Angeles County.
Position Reports to Housing Navigation Supervisor
Position Type In-Person, Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly
Pay Range $25.00 - $27.00 / Hour
Benefits list:
- 100% Paid Blue Shield Trio Plan Medical Insurance Option
- 80% Paid Blue Shield Access+ Plan Medical Insurance Option
- 80% Paid Kaiser Medical Insurance Option
- 40% Dependent Coverage on Medical Insurance Plan
- 80% Paid Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid time off (10 Paid Sick Days Annually, 12 Paid Holidays Annually, Paid Vacation)
- Educational Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 401(k) 4% Employer Match
- 100% Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Plan with option to voluntarily increase coverage
We need to ensure we don't include boilerplate like "Please see the full list of benefits below" etc. We'll keep the benefits list.
Now construct HTML.
We'll have sections:
About the role
... mission paragraph ...
Responsibilities
...
Qualifications
Maybe we split into Education/Training, Special Conditions, Working Conditions as sub-sections? But we can combine under Qualifications with subheadings? Not allowed to use other headings? Could use but not specified. Safer to put all under Qualifications as a list? But that would lose distinction. However we can keep as with items; it's still substantive.
But
Housing Navigator
. Also drop Job ID etc. We need to preserve all substantive information. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. Not present. We need to output only HTML fragment. Let's extract content. About the role: "The basic function of the Housing Navigator is to provide housing-focused supportive services for Persons Experiencing Homeless (PEH) with the goal of helping them identify, apply for, secure, and move into permanent housing. The Housing Navigator will work with participants while they are enrolled in RBH or RH to ensure they have a safe and stable housing plan ready for when they are discharged from these settings." Also earlier paragraph about organization mission etc. That could be part of About the role or maybe separate "About the organization". But instruction only lists example headings; we can use others? It says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It implies we should use those headings when appropriate. Could also include "About the organization" but not in list. Safer to put mission description under "About the role" as well, maybe combine.
Thus About the role paragraph includes both mission and function.
Let's craft:
About the role
CRI-Help is a substance use disorder treatment center with several locations across Los Angeles County, operating since 1971 and noted for integrity and ethical client care. Its mission is to improve community welfare by providing first‑class substance use disorder treatment to adults and families seeking freedom from addiction. As a nonprofit, CRI‑Help qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and offers a robust benefits package for full‑time employees, including 100% employer‑paid $0 deductible Platinum medical insurance, 40% dependent coverage, 401(k) with 4% match, 12 paid holidays, paid sick days, vacation, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, dental and vision insurance.
The basic function of the Housing Navigator is to provide housing‑focused supportive services for Persons Experiencing Homeless (PEH) with the goal of helping them identify, apply for, secure, and move into permanent housing. The Housing Navigator will work with participants while they are enrolled in RBH or RH to ensure they have a safe and stable housing plan ready for when they are discharged from these settings.
But we need to preserve all substantive information; we must not invent or summarize away detail. The above includes some summarization (like "robust benefits package") but we can keep details as list later. However we can include the mission description as is. Better to keep the mission paragraph verbatim: "CRI-Help is a substance use disorder treatment center with several locations across Los Angeles County. We've been around since 1971 and are noted as an organization practicing integrity in our commitment to ethical and meaningful client care. Our mission is to improve the welfare of the community by providing first-class substance use disorder treatment to adults and families seeking freedom from the bondage of addiction, and we live out that mission everyday with our staff and clients. As a nonprofit organization, CRI-Help is a qualifying employer affording our full-time employees the opportunity to begin, or continue, the process of seeking PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness). In addition, our benefits package for full-time employees is quite robust- especially the option for 100% employer-paid $0 deductible Platinum plan Medical insurance, including an additional 40% paid coverage for dependents, which accompanies our 401k with 4% match option nicely. Please see the full list of benefits below, especially the 12 paid holidays per year (we are a 24/7 facility, so not all employees will be able to take all 12 paid holidays off- but will still get paid for the holiday in addition to their hours worked). CRI-Help is an amazing organization to be a part of and I strongly encourage you to consider joining the team! We opened a new facility in Lincoln Heights in January 2025 and are still hiring for all roles- keep referring back to https://crihelp.bamboohr.com/careers/ for current openings at all sites." That's a lot; we can keep it but maybe too verbose. However instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we should keep that paragraph as is (maybe trimmed of promotional fluff? but it's substantive). We'll include it. Then Responsibilities: list each bullet. Let's extract responsibilities lines: - Under the supervision of the Housing Navigation Supervisor, conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, and provide intensive case management services. - Under the supervision of the Housing Navigation Supervisor, develop individualized IHSSP (Individualized Housing and Supportive Services) plans with measurable goals and objectives, and assist participants in achieving their desired outcomes. - Coordinate, prepare and maintain required charting and documentation in a timely and thorough manner, within program guidelines. - Develop relationships with representatives in other agencies to support individuals in attaining services such as housing, mental health care, medical treatment, financial assistance, legal advocacy, and other community resources. - Assist with preparation housing applications and other required documentation. - Network and collaborate with housing providers, landlords and property managers to develop housing stock for program, which includes temporary and permanent housing alternatives. - Perform home visits within scheduled time frame, assess for needs on a continuous basis, and refer clients to services within their community. - Provide support, and link clients to, Electronic Homeless Programs, including CES and HMIS. Maintain an active account with the HMIS. - Under the supervision of the Housing Navigation Supervisor, provide clinical intervention services, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution, and continually monitor at-risk / high-risk situations that require clinical interventions. - Conduct advocacy services and ensure clients receive all entitled benefits. - Participate in daily debrief sessions, weekly supervision, clinical supervision, department and agency-wide meetings, and training and development opportunities, as determined appropriate by the supervisor. - Submit weekly / monthly reports, such as mileage, weekly schedules, quarterly training reports, corrected audit findings, and status of unhoused individuals. - Implement and consistently practice harm reduction, trauma informed care, housing first and integrated care interventions. - Work in a multi-disciplinary team environment, utilizing professional, open and respectful communication. - Maintain a solution focused, strengths-based and client-centered approach with managers, co-workers and clients. - Ensure performance management standards are met through ongoing supervision, addressing barriers as they arise. - Maintain client records according to HIPAA, and adhere to all client confidentiality requirements and standards. - Comply, and maintain familiarity, with agency and program policies and procedures and other applicable regulations. - Other duties as assigned by the Housing Navigation Supervisor. We'll put each asAbout the role
... mission paragraph ...
Responsibilities
- ...